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Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882

1[37. General finality of decrees and orders of Small Cause Court--Save as otherwise provided by this Chapter or by any other enactment for the time being in force, every decree and order of the Small Cause Court in a suit shall be final and conclusive.]

Summary

Decisions made by the Small Cause Court are generally final and cannot be appealed to another court.
This rule of finality applies to all decrees, which are formal court judgments, and orders made in a suit.
The only exceptions to this finality are those specifically mentioned in this Chapter of the Act or in other active laws.

Practical examples

1Ramesh sues Suresh in the Small Cause Court for a debt of 500 rupees and wins. Since the court has passed a decree, Suresh cannot appeal this decision to a higher court under normal circumstances because the decision is final.

2Priya loses her suit in the Small Cause Court against her landlord. She wants to appeal the order, but her lawyer explains that under the general rule, the court's order is conclusive and cannot be challenged unless there is a specific exception.

FAQ

1. Can I appeal a decree passed under Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?

No, under Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, every decree and order is final and conclusive, unless another provision in the same Chapter or another law provides an exception.

2. What does final and conclusive mean under Section 37 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act?

Under Section 37 of the Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, it means that the decisions and formal orders of the court cannot be appealed or reopened, except as specifically allowed by Chapter VI of the Act or other current laws.

3. Are there any exceptions to the finality of decisions under Section 37 of the Small Cause Courts Act?

Yes, Section 37 of the Small Cause Courts Act states that exceptions can be found elsewhere in Chapter VI, such as applying for a new trial, or in other legal enactments that are currently in force.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, what is the legal status of a decree or order passed by the Small Cause Court in a suit?

Q2.Which part of the 1882 Act contains the primary internal exceptions to the general finality rule established in Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882?

Q3.Does the general finality rule in Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882 apply to both decrees and orders?

Q4.Under Section 37 of The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882, can another law override the finality of the Small Cause Court's decree?

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